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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $2498 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $1174 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $175 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $313 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $196 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $78 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $49 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $54 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $82 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $64 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |